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Danube Experience by BIKE + BOAT / Iron Gate

Fjord-like Landscapes, Puszta, Balkan and Paprika

Route

Tour profile / Level 1-2

The cycle paths are asphalted for the most part and run through flat to lightly hilly terrain – mainly following the routing of Eurovelo 6 – via cycle paths and country roads with little traffic. Don’t feel like cycling today? You can reach your destination easily by boat.

Tour profile Passau - Iron Gate

Day 1: Passau

Embarkation 4.00 p.m. in Passau; departure is at 5.00 p.m. Enjoy a final view of the beautiful city of Passau as you glide serenely into the sunset, past dark green forests before entering the lock at the Jochenstein power plant on the border between Germany and Austria.

Day 2: Great Loop/Engelhartszell-Aschach approx. 42 km

Your first day’s cycling begins with a ride through the classic scenery of the ‘Great Loop’ Donauschlinge - one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube. Along the way you will encounter tiny villages and cozy cider taverns. In Austria’s only Trappist monastery at Engelhartszell you can taste their delicious liquors and cheese. The famous ‘Schlogener View’ provides a wonderful panorama of the surrounding Austrian countryside. The boat welcomes all cyclists back on board in the charming market town of Aschach.

Day 3: Devin - Bratislava, approx. 15-43 km

A narrow cycle path runs along the Iron Curtain from the castle ruins in Devin to the splendid palace of Schloss Hof, which boasts one of the most magnificent baroque gardens in Europe. There follows a stretch of untouched countryside and a short time later, you arrive in the vibrant city of Bratislava. Our miniature train tour of the Slovakian capital in which Hungarian kings were once crowned (optional) begins with a glorious view from the fortress perched on a hill overlooking the city and ends with a walk through the beautifully restored historic city centre.
  • => Excursion: City Bus + Walking Tour

    Enjoy a comfortable sightseeing tour in Bratislava with a comfortable bus. The tour starts in the harbour and takes you past the famous Saint Martin’s Cathedral - the former coronation church for Hungarian Kings -, and the Church of the Trinitarian Order. You drive past the Grassalkovich-Palais - the present residence of the Slovakian president -, and the Information Centre of the European Union. The bus will wait for you while you walk through the Viennese Gate to the Ehrenhof courtyard that offers a beautiful view of the Old Town. Afterwards the bus takes you back down from the hill and leaves you at the St. Michael’s Gate. Together with your guide you discover the historic centre walking from here to the Slovakian National Theatre.

    • Price: EUR 22 | Duration: approx. 2 hours

Day 4: Budapest | Excursion to Szentendre approx. 27-54 km (or rest day)

Savour the entrance to Budapest and the stunning views of the city‘s most famous buildings. Discover the city that straddles the Danube on a guided tour (optional) or take a detour to the delightful little town of Szentendre with many artists and galleries. Get a taste of the fiery Hungarian temperament at a Hungarian folklore show with traditional music and folk dance accompanied by wine and hearty local food (optional).

  • => Excursion: Budapest Sightseeing Tour by BIKE

    Accompanied by an experienced bike guide you will visit the most famous sights. You cross the Danube on the famous Chain Bridge, and cycle past the Parliament building, cross the Liberty Square, and City Park, and get to the Heroe’s Square.

    • Pice: EUR 25 | Duration: approx. 2,5 hours
  • => Excursion: Budapest Sightseeing tour by BUS

    Budapest - "The Queen of the Danube" - is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Discover the Hungarian capital during a bus tour and foot. Your guide will show you lots of highlights and tell you interesting facts about history and life in town. Also the guide will take you for a walk in the castle district.

    • Price: EUR 25
  • => Excursion: Budapest Traditional Hungarian folklore show

    We invite you to spend an evening full of atmosphere at a traditional Hungarian Csarda. Get carried away by the fervid music and traditional folk dances while tasting traditional gulash soup and local wines. Afterwards you will drive through the illuminated town, and up to Gellért Hill where you will enjoy an amazing view of the sea of lights along the Danube. Return to the ship at approx. 11 p.m.

    • Price: EUR 43 | Duration: approx. 3 hours

Day 5: Baja - Mohacs, approx. 37 km

From the quiet baroque town of Baja that is famous for their fish soup, you’ll cycle along the flood protection dykes in the Gemenc floodplain, through sleepy river landscapes past fields of sunflowers. At the end of today’s stage, you take the ferry to the little town of Mohacs, Hungary’s most southerly town on the Danube and famously the site of two battles with the Ottoman Turks.

Day 6: Belgrade (rest day)

Explore the fun loving Serbian capital at the confluence of the Save and the Danube by bike or bus, take a journey in time from the past to the present and learn about the rise and fall of Yugoslavia (optional). In the evening, Belgrade is bathed in a sea of light. Visit a colourful folklore show with traditional dances from all parts of the country, followed by typical regional specialities in the well-known bohemian district of Skadarlija with lively folk music from a Serbian band (optional).
  • Excursion: Belgrade City Tour by BIKE

    Experience the modern and cosmopolitan city of Belgrade from the saddle of your bike and learn interesting facts about the history and politics of the former Yugoslavian Capital. On your tour you’ll be able to see among other things the Kalemegdan Fortress, the Old Palace, Hotel Yugoslavia. A stroll through the historic center of Zemun will bring you closer to the Balkan culture and flair.

    Price: € 30,-
    Duration: 2,5 h
    Participants: min. 7 pers.

  • Excursion: Belgrade Sightseeingtour by BUS

    Discover the largest metropolis of the Balkans by bus. Gain insight into the rich history of the former Yugoslavian capital at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Visit the largest cathedral in the Balkans, the Temple of St. Sava. The tour covers the main sights of the city, including the monument of Mihailo Obrenović, Serbian Parliament, Fortress of Belgrade Kalemegdan. Concluding with a walk through the student quarter of Belgrade in the center.

    Price: € 30,-
    Duraton: approx. 3,5 h
    Participants: min. 25 pers.

  • => Excursion: Belgrade Folkloreshow

    Experience a Serbian evening  with typical snacks, music, and folkdance. While you listen to the traditional sound and watch the professional dancers dressed in talija you enjoy the taste of lepinja, kobasica, cevapcici, raznijici, and rakija. 2 drinks included. 

    • Price: EUR 49 | Duraton: approx. 2 hours

Day 7: Cataract Canyons / Iron Gates National Park (rest day)

Experience the stunning fjord-like landscape at close quarters from the ship’s deck. The river cuts through the Romanian Carpathian mountains and the mighty foothills of the Balkan mountain range. A spectacular landscape with steep gorges, dark forests with historic monuments and impregnable fortresses on the shores that are reflected in the blue waters of the river: this miracle of nature will take your breath away!

Day 8: Novi Sad - Ilok, approx. 48 km

The imposing Petrovaradin fortress perches high above the provincial capital of the Vojvodina. After cycling upstream along a flat cycle path you take a ferry to reach the gentle foothills of the Fruska Gora, with their orchards, vineyards and idyllic farming villages. Everything in the medieval town of Ilok revolves around wine. During an evening tour of the town, you will have the opportunity to sample some famous croatian wines at a wine cellar (optional).
  • Excursion: Ilok - Tradition, Wine & Music

    Spend an atmospheric evening in the easternmost town of Croatia - Ilok, the town of wines and antiques. After a tour of the medieval part of the town and a visit to the Kapistran Church, you will visit the old wine cellar (1450) of Odescalchi Castle. A very special highlight is the tasting of the most famous wines of Fruska Gora and Croatian Snacks accompanied by a tamburica group, whose folk songs tell of love and happy village life and make this evening an unforgettable experience.

    Price: € 41,00
    Duration: approx. 3 hours
    Participants: min. 35 pers. 

Day 9: Batina – Mohacs, approx. 42 km

In the border triangle you cycle through the never-ending „Backa“. Small, idyllic villages and endless canola fields accompany you from Croatia to Serbia and Hungary. Farmers stop their work to greet you and now and then you will meet a carriage. You will experience untouched nature in the Nemzeti National Park and after the ferry ride to Mohacs there is enough time for a visit at the White Stork Museum or the Memorial of the Battle of Mohacs.

Day 10: Kalocsa - Solt, approx. 50 km

Kalocsa is the "Paprika Capital" of Hungary and the character of the town is strongly influenced by colourful houses with hand painted, bright floral patterns and the cathedral with their towers that can be seen even from a distance as they rise into the skies from the flat Hungarian plain. Visiting the Paprika Museum, you’ll learn all there about Hungary’s favourite spice. Continue your journey on the well built cycle path along the flood protection dyke through the vast expanse of the puszta, and corn fields and orchards that stretch as far as the eye can see until you reach Solt, birthplace of the famous conductor Sir George Solti. Vecsey Castle and the library with some 34,000 books are especially worth seeing.

Day 11: Danube Bend - Esztergom, approx. 43 km

The Danube is framed by steep wooded hills as it flows through the picturesque, hilly landscape of the "Hungarian Wachau". Set in the middle of the Danube, the delightful island of Szentendre radiates real puszta romance. As you continue your journey on idyllic cycle paths through picturesque villages, you’ll be able to experience the Hungarian zest for life at first hand. The dome of the imposing basilica in Esztergom that sits high over the Danube can be seen from far and wide. Hungary’s largest church, with its Tuscan style high altar and a side chapel with red marble walls is especially worth seeing.

Day 12: Vienna (Bike excursion to Klosterneuburg, Danube Island,...)

After so many action packed days of cycling, you deserve some relaxation. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the idyllic floodplain forest of the Donauauen National Park and the impressive skyline as you sail into Vienna. Go for a ride on the Danube Island – Vienna’s favourite recreational area, cycle out to the nearby Klosterneuburg Abbey or wander through the idyllic vineyards of the so called Kahlenberg (with magnificent views over the city and the Danube). The day ends traditionally with a concert of classic waltz and operetta music in a historic Viennese palace (optional).

  • => Excursion: Mozart & Strauß Concert at Schönbrunn Palace

    Enjoy a concert in the location that Mozart returned to time and again throughout his career: the restored Schoenbrunn Palace’s Orangery. The baroque Orangery was often used for pompous celebrations already during Imperial times. The most famous melodies by Mozart presented by the renowned Schoenbrunn Palace Festival Orchestra, accompanied by virtuoso vocals and dance fascinate the guests every evening anew.

    • Price: EUR 49 | Duration: approx. 3 hours

Day 13: Vienna (rest day)

Discover Vienna: from the saddle on a guided bike tour or on your own with the HOP ON HOP OFF Bus (optional). Ride through the historic city centre at a leisurely pace and see the sights from close up. The magnificent Ringstraße will remind you of times long past and inviting coffee houses will tempt you with delicious Viennese cakes and pastries. Afterwards, there’s enough time to stroll through the quaint lanes or visit the Naschmarkt, a feast for the senses. End your day in Vienna in traditional fashion at a rustic wine tavern.

  • => Excursion: Vienna City Tour by BIKE

    With your bike you will experience the most famous sights from a new, and completely different point of view. Riding along the Ringstraße boulevard  you will pass the State Opera, Johann Strauß Monument, Hofburg - the Habsburg family’s winter residence -, and the city hall. Through the Old Town’s lanes you get to St. Stephan’s Cathedral where the tour ends. Many photo stops!

    • Price: EUR 35 | Duration: approx. 3 hours
  • => Excursion: Vienna City tour - Hop On Hop Off BUS

    During this sightseeing tour you will get closer to Vienna’s fascinating history. You will get to know breathtaking architecture, beautiful castles and gardens, impressive monuments and green parks. You will see Roman fundaments alongside with Gothic and Barock as well as modern buildings. The hop on hop off busses allow you to explore the town at your own pace and enjoy the panoramic view from the double deckers’ roofs while you get back ground information about the sights from the audio guide.

    • Price: EUR 25 | 24-hours ticket

Day 14: Wachau | Krems - Melk, approx. 37 km

This final stage of your cycling tour can best be described as magical! The gentle hilly countryside of the Wachau with their picturesque villages, historic castles and palaces surrounded by apricot trees and terraced vineyards, is one of the loveliest stretches of the river. In Weißenkirchen the cycle path is lined with cosy vintner’s taverns and you should definitely treat yourself to a break here (optional wine tasting)!

  • => Excursion: Unique Wine Tasting at a Local Winery

    The Wachau Valley is Austria’s most famous wine region along the Danube River. In the historical "Salzstadl" (storage for salt) dating back to the 17th century you will learn more about, and taste local white wines (Grüner Vetliner, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc), and a local Red wine (Zweigelt). Served with brown bread from the village bakery.

    • Price: EUR 8

Day 15: Passau

Enjoy the first rays of sun and the early morning tranquillity of the Danube valley one last time. Catch a final view of the Danube Bend at Schlögen – before you reach Passau, your heart bursting with memories and impressions. Disembarkation at approx. 10.00 a.m.. Independent homeward travel. We recommend that you do not make any arrangements for onward connections departing before 11.00 a.m.. To be on the safe side, later departure times would be even better.

General Information:

In the event of extremely high or low water, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge stages by bus or even to cancel the trip at short notive without any legal claim arising therefrom (water levels are force majeure). The same applies for officially decreed repairs to locks or bridges, not announced in advance, or in the event of motor or propulsion damage to the ship without attributed fault.
One the one hand, a riverboat is a “holiday hotel”, while on the other, it is also a means of transport that moves with motor power and must always be operated, even at night (partially with lock and bridge passages and the retractions and extensions of the structures caused as a result). Mistakes can happen with lock passages. This is the case for all Danube journeys and cannot be avoided.
Please bear in mind that riverboats are restricted (bridge passages, locks) in size (length, height, width) and therefore cannot be compared with cruise liners in the sea. The cabins are limited in space but are nevertheless comfortable and furnished.

Services

Included services:

  • 14 nights in outside cabins with private facilities and air conditioning
     
  • harbor fees
     
  • Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
  • Captains greeting and welcome cocktail
  • Daily cabin cleaning, towels and bed linen
  • Full board: rich breakfast, lunch on board (non-cyclists) or packed lunch (cyclists), afternoon coffee break, dinner (2/3 dishes to choose from), late night snack
  • Gala dinner with farewell cocktail
  • Farewell-Crew-Show
  • Daily live-music
  • Tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
  • Daily information meeting
  • Detailed roadbook (one per cabin)

Individual Cyclingtour:

You´ll receive a detailed roadbook with maps and infomation to the routing on board.
You do not cycle in a group – you cycle individually in your own tempo and are therefor able to time your day to your needs. Only the schedule gives you a time frame.
Our cruise director explains the evening before the next cycling path in the daily breefings and inform you about the specifics and gives tipps about sightseeing, possibilities to take a rest and specialities.
If you do not want to cycle, just stay on board and enjoy the passing landscape on the sun deck or relax in the infrared cabin. The crew is trying to make your stay as comfortable as possible.


Guided tour:

You cycle in a small group guided by a local tour guide. Taste some Austrian delicacies: you’ll try sweet cider in a wine tavern in the world-famous Wachau region you will also get to savour a small variety of regional wine specialties. During a guided tour by bike or bus you will pass by numerous famous sights in Vienna and Budapest.

Additional included services:

  • Cycling tour guide
  • Ferry rides
  • City tour Budapest by bus
  • City tour Belgrade by bus
  • City tour Vienna by bus
  • Rental helmet (adults only) 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type

    Extras

    Supplement on 2-bed/ cabin for single use
    Supplement (valid on price per person) +55%
    only valued on type 2-bed upper deck | max. 2 cabins per departure date  
      
    Guided tour
    May 22, July 17, August 07 380
       
    Bicyle & equipment
    21/24-speed bike 139
    E-bike 249
    Bringing own bike 50
    Bringing own e-bike 70
      
    Additional nights
    Passau 3*+ (dbl/sgl) follows
    Passau 4* (dbl/sgl) follows
      
    Collective Transfer (wating time max. 60 min) from/to Minich Airport*
    one way 76
    round trip 142
    supplement from/to Munich centre or hotel 50
       
    one way PRIVATE** (totel 1-8 persons) 290
    round trip PRIVATE** (total 1-8 persons) 560

    * please update us to your exact requirements; flight details and i.a.hotelname required;

    **Please note, that due to the current regulations it is not possible to offer any shared/collective transfers.
      Therefor it is only possible to offer/book PRIVATE transfers!!


    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Ship

    Welcome on board the MS Carissima!

    << Virtual Tour >>

    On board our comfortable cruise ship you enjoy an exclusive atmosphere – in the spacious, convenient cabins as well as in the stylish outdoor area. Experience the fantastic view to breathtaking landscapes – on the bike, from the pool on the sun deck, in the comfy seats of the lounge, and even during your amazing meals in the first class restaurant.

    This exciting bike trip will make your holiday unforgettable. A warm and charming crew is waiting for you to make your stay on board as comfortable as possible.


    Ship information

    Capacity   150 passangers
    Length   110 m
    Breadth   11,4 m
    Draft   1,6 m
    Speed   21 km/h
    Crew   approx. 35
    Electricity   220 Volt
    Language on board   German / English







     

     


     

    Cabin information

    Standard, Comfort or Luxury ? On the MV Carissima YOU have the choice

    All 75 de-luxe staterooms have 14 m² and feature a hotel-style double bed, which may be converted to two single beds. The half-height windows on the Main deck cannot be opened, the staterooms on the Upper and Middle deck provide full-size picture windows which do open. All cabins are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, hair dryer, TV, safe and full air-conditioning.

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    Kabine Standard / Hauptdeck

     

    Standard cabin:
    The 14 m² standard cabins are located on the main deck and feature half-height windows which CAN´T be opened and twin beds that can be separated or pushed together. ECO cabins are located in the front/rear part of the ship, where engine noise is possible.

     

    Comfort Cabin:
    The 14 m² standard cabins are located on the middle deck and feature full-size picture windows and twin beds that can be separated or pushed together. ECO Cabins are located in the front/rear part of the ship, where engine noise is possible.
     

     

    Superior Cabin:
    The 14 m² standard cabins are located on the upper deck and feature full-size picture windows and twin beds that can be separated or pushed together.


    3 Passenger - decks

    Main deck (lower deck, half-height windows cannot be opened):
    Cabins Standard
    Cabins Standard ECO (Operating-/generatornoise)

    Middle deck (full-size picture windows to open):
    Cabins Komfort
    Cabins Komfort ECO (Operating-/generatornoise)

    Upper deck (full-size picture windows to open):
    Cabins Superior


    Boardequipment

    • Panorama restaurant
    • Panorama-Lounge with bar
    • Spa area with sauna and whirlpool
    • Sun deck with top, pool (June-August), chairs and tables
    • Library
    • Board-shop
    • WIFI (surcharge)

    The first you´ll experience when boarding is the inviting atmosphere and the coziness of this river ship. In the restaurant you will experience a true culinary excursion through the Danube countries – the fantastic view of the beautiful scenery will sweeten the diversity of flavours you are tasting. In the Panorama-Lounge, where the bar is located, you can enjoy a glass of wine with your new friends and travel mates while the gorgeous landscape is passing by. Comfortable lounge chairs and discreet colors make you stay a little longer…

    After an exciting day of cycling you can relax in the spa with sauna and whirlpool. For pleasant refreshment, jump into the pool (June through August) on the sun deck, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view. And if you are in the mood for reading, just borrow a book in the library! The comfortable ship will make your journey unforgettable. Wifi is available on board (payable on spot, connection can vary).


    Restaurant / Catering /Kitchen

    In the convivial panoramic restaurant, all guests will eat together at the same time. We provide daily fresh prepared international and national specialties from the cuisine of the countries along the route.
    If you are traveling with friends, please mention this when booking. Gladly an internal note is deposited to get a common table in the restaurant. Please note that it is not always possible for several people to accommodate all at one table as there is limited space in the restaurant and not all table sizes are available.

    The full board consists of: breakfast, packed lunch for bikers (resp. light meal for guests on board), dinner with menue-choice, coffee-/tea break with sweets in the afternoon. 
    Your table number will be provided during boarding.


    Diet requirements

    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lacto-free etc is no problem. Special meals have to be ordered latest by 3 weeks prior departure.
    Please be informed that due to the limited shopping possibilities of the constantly changing ports, not all diets can be offered.
    In individual cases and by appointment, you are also welcome to bring along your own food for your special meal.


    Board- und Excursionprogram

    A musician will provide evening entertainment. One day the crew invites you to an evening of entertainment, good mood and fun!
    With your travel documents you will be informed about all possible excursions offered. Please also use the information event on board.
    Excursions can only be booked on board with our cruise director.


    Laundry Service

    Put your clothes-to-wash in the plastic bag that you find in your cabin. After the next cabin service the housekeeping staff will take your clothes to the laundry and bring it back the day after. Further information and prices at the reception directly on board.
    Excerpt from the price list: shorts € 3,-, pullover € 3,50,-, T-Shirt € 3,-, socks € 1,-


    Drinking water / Beverages

    The water on board is drinkable. It is stored in a special tank for drinking water, is treated chemically and regularly checked by the authorities. Of course you are welcome to purchase mineral water in the bar or restaurant (prices according to list).

    Different drinking packages will be offered which are only bookable directly on board.

    Drink prices without drinking package: softdrinks € 2,90, beer from € 3,20, coffee € 2,50, Gin/Vodka € 3,50, wine from € 3,95/glass, Digestiv/Likör from € 3,50, Cocktails € 9,00. subject to changes.

    Please be informed that it´s forbidden do bring self-bought drinks on board and consume them in public areas. Consumption only permitted in the cabin.


    Internet / Mobile phone

    There is the possibility to connect to the Internet via WLAN / WIFI on board. Please take note that depending on the route, there may be restrictions on the connection from the on-board network to the Internet.
    The first 100MB are free of charge, after that you can buy more data if needed. The access code and prices are available at the reception.

    If you want to be reachable on board in urgent cases, please leave our office number at your family. We will forward you the message as soon as possible.


    Life on board

    There is no special dress code on board. Casual clothing is sufficient. For the concert and the gala dinner some passengers are dressed more elegant. We suggest appropriate clothing for the bike-tours as e.g. cycling pants, bike-gloves, sportive shoes, etc…sun- and rain protection – please don’t forget! A warm sweater for rather cool evenings on deck. Swim wear for using the opportunity on hot days along your bike-leg.
    Our guests are very international from all countries all over the world.


    Sundeck

    Sometimes it is necessary - depending on the water level s- to leave the sundeck when passing low bridges for safety reasons. Please pay attention to the announcements of the crew .


    Shore

    You can leave the ship immediately after docking. We kindly ask you to be back on board at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    The times of residence can change at short notice, please pay attention to announcements and hints in the daily program. Please make sure that you pick up your landing card at the reception in the harbors before leaving the ship and return them when you return aboard. The shore maps are used by the ship’s command to check that all guests are back on board.


    Medical care

    For emergency cases doctors are also shortly available ashore.


    Pets

    It´s not allowed to bring pets on board.


    Smoking on board

    Please note that the whole ship (incl. cabins, restaurant, café) is absolutely a non smoking area. Smoking is allowed only on the open sundeck.


    Tipping

    For anyone who has taken a mainstream cruise before, the subject of tipping is a common one; after all, the wonderful service you’re treated to for an entire week an equally suitable reward.
    Towards the end of the cruise you will find an envelope in your cabin . This will allow you to place cash into the unmarked envelope. The cash needs to be Euros. You can then place it in a box near reception.  This form of giving a tip is useful to credit all crew-members.
    A noncommittal directive would be approx. € 7,- to 9,- per person and day.
    The cruise director is not included in this system. If you have been satisfied with his work during the week – there will be also a tip box available directly at the cruise director’s desk.


    Currency/ Payment

    All prices are in EURO. With each order you receive a receipt to sign.
    The invoice can be paid in cash or with credit card (VISA or Master Card) on the day of departure at the reception.
    Excursions  have to be paid directly at the cruise director (credit card accepted).

    Bicycle

    Useful

    ARRIVAL- and DEPARTURE - INFORMATION


    ARRIVAL BY CAR + PARKING

    Driveway to the dockings Passau Lindau / Racklau / Schalding:
    Driveway is possible - parking is forbidden, stops only for un-/loading

    Car parking Passau: attended parking lot € 68 / garage € 79
    (incl. transfer to / from ship, payable locally; prebooking required)

    In Passau we offer a guarded parking possibility with our Partner Globus Parkservice / Eichberger Reisen.
    Parking for special vehicles (caravan, minibus, van) for additional charge. Prices incl. 2 transfers (parking-ship-parking). A transferbus will bring you directly to the ship. As buses cannot reach pier 1 or 2 you will get off at Römerplatz (pier 5) and have to walk the last meters (walking distance approx. 4-5 min.). Your luggage will be delivered seperately by minibus directly to the ship.

    Further information will be given within your travel documents prior departure.

    >>to parking reservation form


    ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

    Train station: Passau

    Passau is connected with the regional and intercity trafficnet of the Deutschen Bahn (german train). Main train station is reachable - depending on the ship landing stage of the ship - between 2-6 km. You´ll find taxis at the Airport exit. No liability for any delays. Please be informed that seat reservations can only be done via Deutsche Bahn AG (f.i. via webpage >>www.bahn.de)  or in your travel agency.


    ARRIVAL BY PLANE

    Airport: Munich (MUC) / Vienna (VIE)

    Driving Munich airport - Passau (via Freising): approx. 2 1/2 h (bus/taxi, train)

    Recommended routing:
    Munich - Freising
    BUS Munich Airport - Freising train station (ca. € 3,30/person)
    TAXI Munich Airport – Freising train station (ca. € 30,-/way)
    Freising - Passau
    TRAIN Freising – Passau / Bayernticket: 1st person € 26,- >> www.bahn.de
    every next person € 6,- (up to person).; driving time approx. 2 h

    collective shuttle Munich airport - Passau/ship: see tourprice list (reservation necessary)


    EMBARKATION PASSAU / Dockings

    Actual dockings at https://www.radreisen.at/dockings

    Embarkation: from 4 pm.

    Drop-off luggage + bikes: possible from 2.30 pm

    Docking-addresses:

    - Passau-Lindau (A), Franz-Weismann-Straße an der B 388

    - Passau-Racklau (B), Racklau 3a

    - Passau-Schalding (C),  Industriestrasse 14a

    Please note: place of embarkation/disembarkation can be changed by the port authorities even on the day of arrival.
    If you can not find your mooring, please contact the cruise manager on board (phone number in your travel documents).

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    DISEMBARKATION PASSAU

    Disembarkation will take place after arrival of the ship (about 10:00 h) and will take about 1 hour to complete.
    Please take this into account when planning your return journey and do not book trains before 11:30 h.
    Note for private departing guests: Taxis are very popular in Passau on embarkation and disembarkation days - very long waiting times.may apply
    Further information can be obtained on board from the cruise line or at the reception.


    PARTICIPANTS

    Minimum:
    90 person (must be registered until 4 weeks prior departure)

    Minimum Comfort Relax Package:
    10 persons (max. 18 participants)


    » Corona Manual / Hygene and safety procedures onboard

    >> COVID-19-POLICY

     

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    This was a wonderful experience and very well organized.  It was my first cycling tour and I could not have been more pleased....D.M. 08/19
    5.7 16.10.2023 | Catherine C. Danube Experience by BIKE + BOAT / Iron Gate

    True to description

    This trip was everything I had hoped for. The staff were wonderful and the biking included some of the most beautiful towns and cities I?ve ever experienced. Topping that off were incredible meals and wines. Can?t think of anything to improve.
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 6
    • Accomodation 5
    • Board 5
    • Route description 6
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 5
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    5.1 16.10.2023 | James S. Danube Experience by BIKE + BOAT / Iron Gate

    Danube Boat and bike

    Just a comment. On the boat and bike, there was too much travel and not enough biking. The trip was great and everyone was friendly and helpful, EXCEPT THE CAPTIANS. I was i nterested in the boat as an engineer, and received very unentheusiastic, ...
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 5
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 6
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 5
    • Route-character 5
    • Bicycle + equipment 4
    • Price-performance ratio 4
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    5.6 22.05.2023 | Larry B. Danube Experience by BIKE + BOAT / Iron Gate

    Excellent trip

    The trip exceeded our expectations. The boat and the food and service were all excellent. The sections chosen for us to ride were excellent as well. We were unlucky with the weather and therefore missed the Iron Gate section but other than that every ...
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 4
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 5
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 6
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    5.4 30.12.2022 | Judith H. Danube Experience by BIKE + BOAT / Iron Gate

    Cycling on the Danube

    We completed the 2 week Danube bike-and-barge in late September 2022. We had previously done the 1 week trip (thru Rad Reisen), and we were pleased to have the same excellent level of service and accommodation. The staff on board were universally lovely ...
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 5
    • Information at the beginning of the tour 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 5
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 5
    • Bicycle + equipment 5
    • Price-performance ratio 6
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